upcoming events
just for teens
Capoeira for kids
When: Monday October 20th, 2008 - 04:30 PM
Where: Auditorium
Learn about Capoeira with a lecture-demonstration of this martial arts dance form from Brazil.
Rochambeau: The Other Founding Father
When: Wednesday October 22nd, 2008 - 07:00 PM
Where: Room B
This program is a video-assisted presentation by John Savage on the French general who brought thousands of troops and supplies to help George Washington defeat the British.
Film - Step Up 2: The Streets
When: Sunday October 26th, 2008 - 02:00 PM
Where: Auditorium
When rebellious street dancer Andie lands at the elite Maryland School of the Arts she finds her style clashes with her new classmates. When she joins up with the school's hottest dancer, Chase, to compete in Baltimore's underground dance battle, she finds a way to bridge the differences between her two worlds.
Teen Poetry Westchester!
When: Tuesday October 28th, 2008 - 05:00 PM
Where: Room B
In this workshop exclusively for teens, find and share your creative voice with Rachel M. Simon, teacher of writing and gender studies at SUNY Purchase and Bedford Correctional Facility. To register, contact Young Adult Librarian Mariel Perez at 422-1473. Presented by White Plains Public Library, Westchester Library System, and Poet's House.
Kids X-press @ White Plains Public Library
When: Wednesday November 5th, 2008 - 04:30 PM
Where: Room B
Want to be a reporter and get published? Kid-run magazine Kids X-Press is having a workshop series at the Library. At the end of the workshop, your work will be printed in an issue of Kids X-Press. Come tell us your story! We'll work with Mark Podwal's book, Jerusalem Sky and talk about tolerance.
Westchester Poetry Slam & Open Mic!
When: Wednesday November 5th, 2008 - 07:00 PM
Where: Auditorium
Our exciting “1st Wednesday” series continues with Open Mic, SLAM competition and guest poet, "Big Poppa E." Join us & welcome spoken-word artist Eirik Ott, National Poetry Slam Champion and star of HBO's Def Poetry, on tour from Austin, TX, who brings his stand-up comedy gifts and high-energy delivery to our stage. For audience poets who want to step up to the Open Mic or Poetry Slam, please register at 6:30 pm and bring 2 original poems of up to 3 minutes each. Program starts promptly at 7 pm. Co-hosted by local poet and slammaster Eric ZORK Alan. Refreshments served and all are welcome! Questions? Contact program librarian Barbara Wenglin by phone: 422-1486 or e-mail: bwenglin@whiteplainslibrary.org. A project of the White Plains Library Foundation.
Kids X-press @ White Plains Public Library
When: Wednesday November 12th, 2008 - 04:30 PM
Where: Room B
Want to be a reporter and get published? Kid-run magazine Kids X-Press is having a workshop series at the Library. At the end of the workshop, your work will be printed in an issue of Kids X-Press. Come tell us your story! We'll work with Mark Podwal's book, Jerusalem Sky and talk about tolerance.
Teen Open Mic/Slam
When: Tuesday November 18th, 2008 - 06:30 PM
Where: Auditorium
Come share your original poems on this Open Mic/Slam for Teens and have the chance to win great prizes.
Westchester Poetry Slam & Open Mic!
When: Wednesday December 3rd, 2008 - 07:00 PM
Where: Auditorium
Our exciting “1st Wednesday” series continues with Open Mic, SLAM competition and guest poet Jared Paul, World Poetry Slam finalist, political activist and wordsmith, on tour from Providence, RI. For audience poets who want to step up to the Open Mic or Poetry Slam, please register at 6:30 pm and bring 2 original poems of up to 3 minutes each. Program starts promptly at 7 pm. Co-hosted by local poet and slammaster Eric ZORK Alan. Refreshments served and all are welcome! Questions? Contact program librarian Barbara Wenglin by phone: 422-1486 or e-mail: bwenglin@whiteplainslibrary.org. A project of the White Plains Library Foundation.
Teen Open Mic/Slam
When: Tuesday December 16th, 2008 - 06:30 PM
Where: Auditorium
Come share your original poems on this Open Mic/Slam for Teens and have a chance to win great prizes. Refreshments will be served